DON MCCLAIN & THE MEDRO PLATFORM
Transaction & Market Commentary
Commentary on acquisitions, business sales, ownership transitions, commercial real estate transactions, deal structure, execution, market conditions, and practical transaction planning.
Transaction & Market Commentary
September 27, 2026
A Good Deal Needs a Path to Closing
An attractive asset or business opportunity is only the beginning. In this article, Don McClain explains why owners, buyers, and advisors should clarify each party’s objective, verify the key facts, and build a realistic timeline before…
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September 23, 2026
What Makes a Deal Ready to Move?
A promising opportunity becomes actionable when the purpose, financial picture, documents, decision makers, and potential closing obstacles are clear.
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September 19, 2026
The Cost of Capital Changed: Preparation Matters More Than Ever
Following the Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% rate increase, capital providers may place even greater emphasis on cash flow, liquidity, collateral, repayment capacity, and transaction structure.
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September 16, 2026
The Right Structure Turns Readiness Into Action
Readiness gives an opportunity credibility. The right structure gives it a practical path to execution.
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September 15, 2026
Readiness Is What Moves a Transaction Forward
A promising opportunity is not necessarily ready for the market. Don McClain explains how clearly defined outcomes, visible assumptions, organized financial information, appropriate transaction structures, and an executable next step help move…
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September 14, 2026
Give Your Opportunity a Clear Next Step
Don McClain’s September 14 Medro Advisors series examines how business owners, property investors, and acquisition buyers can identify an unanswered question, assign responsibility for obtaining the evidence, and set a date to review the next…
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September 13, 2026
Build the Transaction Around the Outcome
Medro Advisors’ September 13 editorial series examines how business owners and property investors can connect transaction structure with the operating and ownership outcomes they want to achieve.
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September 12, 2026
From Opportunity to Execution
Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Medro Advisors, examines the practical work that connects an attractive opportunity to its next decision: defining objectives, identifying missing information, assigning responsibilities, and organizing next…
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September 11, 2026
What Makes an Opportunity Credible?
Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Medro Advisors, examines the practical work that connects an attractive opportunity to its next decision: defining objectives, identifying missing information, assigning responsibilities, and organizing next…
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September 10, 2026
What Happens the Morning After Closing?
Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Medro Advisors, explains how business owners can prepare for the first 90 days after an acquisition or expansion, including operating responsibilities, cash requirements, customer collections, and contingency…
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September 10, 2026
Before You Buy a Business, Understand How Much It Depends on the Owner
Don McClain, Founder & Principal of Medro Advisors, examines how customer relationships, daily decisions, owner responsibilities, and undocumented knowledge affect a business ownership transition. The article includes a practical exercise for…
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August 23, 2026
Medro Advisors Highlights Capital-Stack Strategy as CRE Refinancing Environment Continues to Evolve
Medro Advisors today highlighted a new multi-platform research series examining an increasingly important issue for commercial real estate owners:
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August 22, 2026
2026 CRE Refinancing Pressure Is Becoming a Capital Reallocation and Acquisition Opportunity
The 2026 commercial real estate refinancing cycle is creating more than a lending challenge.
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August 21, 2026
$875 Billion in CRE Debt Maturities Highlights the Growing Importance of Integrated Capital Planning
Approximately $875 billion in commercial and multifamily mortgage debt is scheduled to mature during 2026, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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August 20, 2026
Medro Advisors Highlights 12-Month Capital Planning Framework for Commercial Real Estate Refinancing
Medro Advisors today highlighted a new multi-platform commercial real estate capital-advisory series developed by Don McClain and Fast Commercial Capital examining an increasingly important issue for commercial real estate owners:
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August 19, 2026
Complex Transactions Fail at the Handoffs
Why Acquisition Strategy, Structured Capital, Working Capital, Real Estate, and Ownership Transition Must Be Coordinated
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July 30, 2026
Why Serious Business Buyers Evaluate the Capital Structure Before They Evaluate the Purchase Price
While these are important considerations, sophisticated buyers typically begin with a different objective: developing the right capital strategy before negotiating the purchase price.
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July 30, 2026
Why Serious Business Buyers Evaluate the Capital Structure Before the Purchase Price
While purchase price often dominates negotiations, experienced buyers understand that capital structure frequently has a greater influence on long-term enterprise value than the final negotiated purchase price.
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July 29, 2026
Why Sophisticated Business Buyers Build Their Capital Strategy Before They Identify an Acquisition Target
The most successful business acquisitions rarely begin with identifying the perfect company.
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